Senior Network Services Engineer

Who we are looking for

A (Senior Network Services Engineer) to join our team at H&P to be based at our (offices) in (Aberdeen).

Key details

Job title: (Senior Network Services Engineer)

Location: (Aberdeen)

Contract Type: (Permanent)

One Team. One Journey.

H&P recently acquired KCA Deutag and integration is ongoing.

For global career opportunities associated with either legacy business search our vacancies H&P our people are our strength

Since 1920 Helmerich and Payne has been the industrys most trusted partner in drillingproductivity and reliability. As the world changes so does our approach. We are changing the landscape of drilling by using cutting-edge rig technologies and drilling solutions to build upon a century ofsuccess all while continuing to deliver better outcomes for our customers.

At H&P our people are our strength. We strive to continually lead with our Core Values that enable employees to develop on their H&P Journey. We believe that doing the right thing means creating a more diverse equitable and inclusive workplace that empowers our people to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Some companies offer career paths. We offer a Journey of a Lifetime. Lets go far together..

Opportunity for all

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all and are happy to make any reasonable adjustments you need during the recruitment process.

We value all our people and their contributions and recognise the benefits we gain from the diversity that exists amongst our teams.

What we offer

There are many benefits of working for H&P from our competitive salaries to our challenging and exciting working environments and beyond.

• Life insurance
• Accident insurance
• Disability insurance
• Healthcare
• Health risk assessment
• Retired benefits
• Family leave
• Vacation leave

Application process

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Closing date

Please note the vacancy will be closed when the successful candidate has been selected.

You and the role

As a Senior Network Services Engineer you are responsible for the design implementation and management of secure scalable and high-performance enterprise network infrastructure. You play a critical role in driving the adoption of modern networking technologies including SD-WAN and SASE ensuring seamless connectivity and robust security across hybrid environments. With deep expertise in Cisco and Palo Alto Networks you deliver resilient secure and future-ready network services while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating closely with the security team to align network operations with organizational security goals.

Primary responsibilities

Network Architecture & Operations

• Design deploy and manage enterprise network infrastructure using Cisco technologies (Catalyst Nexus Webex).
• Implement and optimize SD-WAN solutions to support distributed and cloud-connected environments.
• Administer Palo Alto Networks firewalls and Panorama for advanced threat prevention segmentation and secure remote access (GlobalProtect).
• Configure and support routing protocols (OSPF BGP) VLANs NAT and high-availability network designs.
• Monitor network performance and availability using tools such as Cisco Catalyst Centre SolarWinds and NetFlow.

Security & SASE Integration

• Lead the integration of SASE architecture to unify networking and security services including firewall-as-a-service secure web gateways CASB and ZTNA.
• Collaborate proactively with the security team to implement zero-trust policies threat mitigation strategies and secure access controls.
• Ensure compliance with internal security policies and external regulatory standards (e.g. ISO NIST).

Mentorship & Collaboration

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior network engineers supporting their development through knowledge sharing training and guidance.
• Partner with infrastructure cloud application and security teams to deliver integrated secure and scalable solutions.
• Contribute to network transformation projects including cloud migration data center upgrades and secure remote access initiatives.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate network diagrams configuration records and operational procedures.
• Deliver performance availability and security reports to senior stakeholders highlighting risks and improvement opportunities.

Experience

• Proven experience in enterprise networking and network security.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco (routing switching voice) and Palo Alto Networks (firewalls Panorama Prisma).
• Proven expertise in SD-WAN technologies and SASE frameworks.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP DNS DHCP NAT ACLs and VPN technologies.
• Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.

Behaviour and Skills

• Excellent problem-solving communication documentation and mentoring skills.

Minimum qualifications essential

• Certifications such as CCNP PCNSE Cisco Security or SASE-related credentials are highly desirable.